Catwoman #52

Adam Hughes delivers a visceral close-up of Catwoman's face — blood-spattered, lips parted in a fierce snarl, her tinted goggles pushed up to reveal the raw intensity of the moment, with skull-like reflections eerily visible in the lenses. It's a striking image that signals writer Will Pfeifer and artist Pete Woods are wrapping up the "Backward Masking" arc with serious dramatic weight. If you've been following this 2006 run, this cover alone makes a compelling case not to miss the conclusion.